George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend Rye 750ML

George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend Rye 750ML is a 100-proof American rye whiskey that blends column still and three chamber rye into a singular 750ml expression. This release is historically significant: it marks the first time Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. released rye whiskey actually distilled at its own Tullahoma, Tennessee facility, rather than sourcing from MGP of Indiana.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Tullahoma, Tennessee, USA  |  Blended Rye Whiskey (NAS)  |  Distillery: Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. & Leopold Bros.

Production & Heritage

Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. in Tullahoma, Tennessee — home to the George Dickel brand — contributed a never-before-released traditional column still rye for this blend. Leopold Bros., the Denver, Colorado craft distillery founded by brothers Todd and Scott Leopold, contributed rye distilled on their custom-built three chamber still, an apparatus modeled after a 19th-century German design. The Leopold Bros. component uses a mashbill of 80% Abruzzi rye and 20% Leopold floor-malted barley. The two distillates were married to create a profile that neither distillery could achieve alone — combining the efficiency and clean lines of column distillation with the heavier, more textured grain character produced by three chamber distillation.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with lavender, elderflower, and rose, layered over sweet brown sugar and molasses. Cedar, mint, and a floral cherry note develop, joined by hints of maple syrup, marshmallow, and cocoa as the whiskey opens up.

Taste: The palate enters with rosewater and blackberry, shifting quickly to caramel and fig at mid-palate. Lavender and citrus zest emerge alongside honey and light fruit, creating a floral-forward profile balanced by baking spice warmth. At 100 proof, the mouthfeel carries real weight without excessive heat.

Finish: The finish is medium-long, trailing off with earl grey tea, cocoa, and lingering honey. A subtle dryness from the rye grain anchors everything, keeping the sweetness in check.

How to Drink Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye

Neat is the most rewarding approach here — the floral and herbal complexity rewards slow sipping, and a few drops of water open the lavender and elderflower notes further. At 100 proof, it also holds up exceptionally well in cocktails. A Vieux Carré benefits from the whiskey's layered floral and cocoa character. A Sazerac allows the rosewater and baking spice to play against absinthe's anise. A classic Manhattan pairs the blend's fig and caramel sweetness with sweet vermouth for a rich, aromatic drink.

Best For

• Rye whiskey collectors seeking a historically notable release from Cascade Hollow
• Gifting a spirits enthusiast who values unusual distillation methods
• Side-by-side tastings comparing column still rye against three chamber rye styles
• Cocktail exploration with a rye that brings an uncommon floral dimension

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye taste like? This blend leads with floral notes — lavender, rosewater, and elderflower — supported by caramel, blackberry, fig, and cocoa. Baking spices and honey round out a profile that is distinctly unlike most American ryes on the market.

How does Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye compare to Leopold Bros. Maryland-Style Rye? Reviewers have noted similarities between the two given Leopold Bros.' contribution, but the Dickel collaboration introduces the column still component, which adds cleaner, lighter grain character and a more structured backbone that the all-three-chamber Leopold Maryland-Style Rye does not have.

Is Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye good for sipping neat? Yes — the 100-proof bottling strength delivers enough intensity and complexity for neat drinking, and the floral-forward profile reveals new layers as the whiskey opens in the glass over time.

Where is Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye made? The rye component from George Dickel was distilled at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. in Tullahoma, Tennessee, while the Leopold Bros. rye was distilled at their facility in Denver, Colorado, using a custom three chamber still.

What foods pair well with Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and caramel notes. Smoked duck or charcuterie plays well against the rye spice and floral aromatics. Fig jam on aged cheddar mirrors the fig and honey in the whiskey. Earl grey shortbread cookies echo the tea-like finish. Roasted beet salad with goat cheese picks up on the earthy, floral qualities.

What sizes does Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye come in? This collaboration blend is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye worth the price? This release positions in the premium tier for American rye whiskey, and its value lies in the rarity of the production method — a first-ever Cascade Hollow-distilled rye blended with three chamber still whiskey. The Whiskey Jug rated it 3.5 out of 5 (B grade, 83–86 range), calling attention to its unique profile in a category with very few comparable products.

Why Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye?

The single most important fact about this whiskey is provenance: before this collaboration, every George Dickel rye on the market was sourced from MGP in Indiana. This bottle contains the first rye whiskey actually distilled at Cascade Hollow in Tullahoma. Blending that historic first release with Leopold Bros.' three chamber rye — itself an outlier in American whiskey production — resulted in a profile that multiple reviewers have described as having almost no direct comparison in the American rye category. For drinkers who have explored the standard rye landscape and want something genuinely different in both origin and flavor, this collaboration delivers a floral, layered whiskey that stands apart from the rye mainstream.